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#990 of 1,280 schools in IA
Linn-mar High School
High School · Linn-mar Comm School District · Marion, IA
A Linn-mar Comm School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3111 N 10th St, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 73% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Linn-mar High School score 75% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linn-mar High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Cedar Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| George Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,233 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,719 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linn-mar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linn-mar High School is listed in Linn-Mar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linn-mar High School
Linn-mar High School is a public high school in Marion, IA, part of Linn-mar Comm School District, serving approximately 2,222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Linn-mar High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linn-mar High School
What grades does Linn-mar High School serve?
Linn-mar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Linn-mar High School?
Linn-mar High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linn-mar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linn-mar High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linn-mar High School rank in IA?
Linn-mar High School ranks #990 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Linn-mar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linn-mar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Linn-mar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linn-mar High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Linn-mar High School a charter school?
No, Linn-mar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linn-mar High School a Title I school?
No, Linn-mar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linn-mar High School?
23.9% of students at Linn-mar High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (319) 447-3040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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